- Eterosonycha Butler, L.S.G. 1932. Studies in Australian spiders. No. 2. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria ns 44: 103-117 [114].
Type species:
Eterosonycha alpina Butler, 1932 by monotypy. - Textricella Hickman, V.V. 1945. A new group of Apneumone spiders. Transactions of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences 36: 135-148 [136].
Type species:
Textricella parva Hickman, 1945 by original designation.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Rix, M.G. & Harvey, M.S. 2010. The spider family Micropholcommatidae (Arachnida, Araneae, Araneoidea): a relimitation and revision at the generic level. ZooKeys 36: 1-321 [37-38]
Introduction
The genus Eterosonycha was previously placed in the family Zodariidae, transferred here by Davies (1985). Davies recognised it was likely that Eterosonycha would be found to be a senior synonym of Textricella.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
South eastern Australia north to the Sydney region
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW, Tas, Vic: Australian Alps (AA), Ben Lomond (BEL), Flinders (FLI), King (KIN), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR), Tasmanian West (TWE)
Distribution References
General References
Davies, V.T. 1985. Araneomorphae (in part). pp. 49-125 in Walton, D.W. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia Vol. 3 Mygalomorphae, Araneomorphae in part, Pseudoscorpionida, Amblypygi and Palpigradi. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service 183 pp. [113]
Rix, M.G. & Harvey, M.S. 2010. The spider family Micropholcommatidae (Arachnida, Araneae, Araneoidea): a relimitation and revision at the generic level. ZooKeys 36: 1-321 [37-38]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2020 | 20-Jun-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 15-Oct-2020 | 25-Jul-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
Species Eterosonycha alpina Butler, 1932
- Eterosonycha alpina Butler, L.S.G. 1932. Studies in Australian spiders. No. 2. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria ns 44: 103-117 [115-116 pl 2 figs 7-13].
Type data:
Syntype(s) NMV K098 ♀ (on slide), Mt Kosciusko, NSW; NMV K099 ♂ adult, Mt Kosciusko, NSW. - Textricella parva Hickman, V.V. 1945. A new group of Apneumone spiders. Transactions of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences 36: 135-148 [137-140 figs 1-5, 16].
Type data:
Syntype(s) AM KS6694 1 ♂ 1 ♀ adult, Cascades, Hobart, TAS
Comment: information updated from Rix & Harvey (2010); the whereabouts of other specimens listed by Hickman is unknown.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Rix, M.G. & Harvey, M.S. 2010. The spider family Micropholcommatidae (Arachnida, Araneae, Araneoidea): a relimitation and revision at the generic level. ZooKeys 36: 1-321 [38]
Generic Combinations
- Eterosonycha alpina Butler, 1932. —
Davies, V.T. 1985. Araneomorphae (in part). pp. 49-125 in Walton, D.W. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia Vol. 3 Mygalomorphae, Araneomorphae in part, Pseudoscorpionida, Amblypygi and Palpigradi. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service 183 pp. [113]
Rix, M.G. & Harvey, M.S. 2010. The spider family Micropholcommatidae (Arachnida, Araneae, Araneoidea): a relimitation and revision at the generic level. ZooKeys 36: 1-321 [38-39 figs 11D, 48A-D, 49A-B, 50, 51A-B, 56A-H, 57A-H, 58A-F, 59A-D, 60A-H, 71A, 222A-B] - Textricella parva Hickman, 1945. —
Davies, V.T. 1985. Araneomorphae (in part). pp. 49-125 in Walton, D.W. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia Vol. 3 Mygalomorphae, Araneomorphae in part, Pseudoscorpionida, Amblypygi and Palpigradi. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service 183 pp. [114]
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Rix & Harvey (2010) report this to be a "relatively widespread species, found throughout Tasmania and on the Australian mainland north to at least southern New South Wales". Few records are given, and the map here is based on this description of distribution.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW, Tas, Vic: Australian Alps (AA), Ben Lomond (BEL), Flinders (FLI), King (KIN), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), Tasmanian Central Highlands (TCH), Tasmanian Northern Midlands (TNM), Tasmanian Northern Slopes (TNS), Tasmanian South East (TSE), Tasmanian Southern Ranges (TSR), Tasmanian West (TWE)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Predator.
Extra Ecological Information
In moss.
General References
Davies, V.T. 1985. Araneomorphae (in part). pp. 49-125 in Walton, D.W. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia Vol. 3 Mygalomorphae, Araneomorphae in part, Pseudoscorpionida, Amblypygi and Palpigradi. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service 183 pp. [113-114] (as two separate entries)
Rix, M.G. & Harvey, M.S. 2010. The spider family Micropholcommatidae (Arachnida, Araneae, Araneoidea): a relimitation and revision at the generic level. ZooKeys 36: 1-321 [38-39 figs 11D, 48A-D, 49A-B, 50, 51A-B, 56A-H, 57A-H, 58A-F, 59A-D, 60A-H, 71A, 222A-B]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2020 | 20-Jun-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 15-Oct-2020 | 25-Jul-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Eterosonycha aquilina Rix, M.G. & Harvey, M.S. 2010. The spider family Micropholcommatidae (Arachnida, Araneae, Araneoidea): a relimitation and revision at the generic level. ZooKeys 36: 1-321 [39-41 figs 7E, 51C, 52A-D, 53A-B].Zoobank Registration Number:5E16DE9E-BCF3-4C19-9ABF-882338D20396
Type data:
Holotype NMV K10766 ♂, Vic: Yarra Ranges National Park, Mount Donna Buang [37°42'36"S 145°40'57"E].
Paratype(s) NMV K10767 1 ♀, same data as holotype; WAM T94446 4 ♂, 10 ♀, same data as holotype.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW, Tas, Vic: Australian Alps (AA), Ben Lomond (BEL), Flinders (FLI), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2020 | 20-Jun-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 06-Jul-2011 | ADDED |
- Textricella complexa Forster, R.R. 1959. Spiders of the family Symphytognathidae. Transactions of the Royal Society of New Zealand 86: 269-329 [277-279 figs 4-9].
Type data:
Holotype QM S108 ♂ adult, [Royal] National Park, Sydney, NSW.
Paratype(s) QM S108 ♀ adult, data as holotype; OMNZ (sex and number of paratypes not specified), data as holotype.
Generic Combinations
- Textricella complexa Forster, 1959. —
Davies, V.T. 1985. Araneomorphae (in part). pp. 49-125 in Walton, D.W. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia Vol. 3 Mygalomorphae, Araneomorphae in part, Pseudoscorpionida, Amblypygi and Palpigradi. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service 183 pp. [113] - Eterosonycha complexa (Forster, 1959). —
Rix, M.G. & Harvey, M.S. 2010. The spider family Micropholcommatidae (Arachnida, Araneae, Araneoidea): a relimitation and revision at the generic level. ZooKeys 36: 1-321 [41]
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW: Sydney Basin (SB)
Ecological Descriptors
Litter, predator, sedentary.
General References
Davies, V.T. 1985. Araneomorphae (in part). pp. 49-125 in Walton, D.W. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia Vol. 3 Mygalomorphae, Araneomorphae in part, Pseudoscorpionida, Amblypygi and Palpigradi. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service 183 pp. [113]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2020 | 20-Jun-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 15-Oct-2020 | 06-Jul-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Eterosonycha ocellata Rix, M.G. & Harvey, M.S. 2010. The spider family Micropholcommatidae (Arachnida, Araneae, Araneoidea): a relimitation and revision at the generic level. ZooKeys 36: 1-321 [41-42 figs 51D, 54A-D, 55A-B].Zoobank Registration Number:46E2827A-B315-4C35-855E-705A20E6B220
Type data:
Holotype NMV K10768 ♂, Vic: Great Otway National Park, Maits Rest, 10 km W. of Apollo Bay [38°45'19"S 143°33'18"E].
Paratype(s) NMV K10769 ♀, same data as holotype; WAM T94443 ♂, same data as holotype.
Distribution
States
Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Vic: South Eastern Highlands (SEH)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2020 | 20-Jun-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 06-Jul-2011 | ADDED |